The Skin Nerd: How to be kind to the ocean while safe in the sun

You may not need to place reef-safe sunscreen at the top of your SPF priority list, says Jennifer Rock

Coral reefs can can be damaged by some ingredients in sun cream.

Sunscreen is a must-wear, every single day, but it becomes even more important when you’re spending time in the sun, such as when you’re out in your trunks (or even your Speedo).  

And if you’re swimming in the ocean, it’s still integral to protect your skin from UV rays . But d id you know that certain sunscreen ingredients are believed to be harmful to coral reefs?